The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·77099·Announced 1977-09-12

Ideal Recalls 60,000 Snoopy Toy Banks Due to Excessive Lead Content

Ideal Toy Corporation is recalling 60,000 Snoopy toy banks because the paint contains lead levels exceeding CPSC limits. Consumers should return the banks for a full refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Ideal Toy Corporation announced the recall of 60,000 "Snoopy" toy banks. The recall was initiated after a routine check by Ideal revealed that the paint used on these products has a lead content exceeding the Commission's permissible level of 0.5%.

The affected products are multicolored banks approximately six inches high, featuring the "Snoopy" character in specific costumes or poses, including "Joe Cool," Santa, Tuxedo, and Dog House. The specific model numbers are #5272-0, #5270-4, #5273-8, and #5271-2. The lead-in-paint regulation is intended to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in children who may ingest paint chips or peelings.

No injuries or illnesses associated with these toys have been reported to the Commission. Persons who have these banks should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, consumers can call Ideal collect at (212) 454-5000.

The recalled product

Product
Snoopy toy banks
Manufacturer
Ideal
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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